Hodgson Douglas Landscape Architects

Hodgson Douglas Landscape Architects, which trades as HDLA, was established in 1985 and runs 26 professionals from offices in Nashville, Dallas and Raleigh. The practice covers planning and landscape architecture, master planning and site-specific design of parks, gardens, campuses, cities and communities, and works on projects across the country. Recent recognized work includes the Fort Negley Master Plan, which took a 2024 Tennessee ASLA Award of Excellence, Albion in the Gulch, named for ULI Nashville Excellence in Development in 2024, and Metro Water Services 3rd Avenue Park, a 2023 ULI Nashville Excellence in Design winner. The portfolio also includes 602 Taylor, One Nashville Place, Virgin Hotel and Thompson Hotel. Partners are Richie Jones, Chris Barkley, TJ Eliason and Michael Black. HDLA is on the design team for the Tennessee State Capitol and Legislative Plaza project.